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Top 10 ian mckellen performances hes taken on the works of shakespeare, tolkien and the marvel universe, all with grace and gravitas. He was knighted by the queen in 1990 for his services to drama. A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most american audiences until the 90s, when he began popping up in a number of wellreceived films. Sir ian mckellen has appeared in theaters, on television, and film screens since the 1960s. Xmen united 2003 eric lehnsherr magneto the lord of the rings. Extract from act 2 of noel cowards private lives chosen by the queen mother, with judi dench as amanda and ian mckellen as elliott transmitted 4 august 1985.
A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not familiar to most american audiences until the 90s, when he began popping up in a number of well. The definitive biography of sir ian mckellen from an acclaimed biographer. Daily actor at times uses affiliate links to sites like, masterclass, streaming services, and others. Ian mckellen, russia, miley cyrus, cleveland, zachary. Learn more about ian mckellen at with exclusive news, full bio and filmography as well as photos, videos, and more.
Personality profile of ian mckellen an english actor whose work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theater to popular fantasy and science fiction, and is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, golden. Ian mckellen on staying in the closet most of his life. Jul 06, 2009 playing shakespeare, a 1984 series in which actors dissect some of the bards most famous works, shows how crucial an understanding of shakespeares language and versification are to conveying the. The most extensive source for photos, videos, interviews and news on broadway, offbroadway and londons west end. Recent reports have revealed that critically acclaimed and worldrenowned actor ian mckellen is willing to reprise his role as gandalf in the tv series adaptation of j. Ian mckellen biography, celebrity facts and awards tv guide. Ian mckellens auspicious debut archive, 21 november. Get the best deals on the keep vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. Ian mckellen is one of the most respected english actors known for his stage performances and several award winning films and tv series. Mckellens work spans genres ranging from shakespearean and modern theatre to popular fantasy and science fiction.
Ian mckellen bio, photos, theatre credits, stage history mckellen is recognised worldwide as magneto in the xmen films and gandalf in tolkiens middle earth films. In 1984 he appeared as agoraphobic bookmaker albert wendle in the minder episode get daley. Ian mckellen, british actor of great versatility who was especially noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography, which included the lord of the rings trilogy and the xmen series. Ian mckellen, in full sir ian murray mckellen, born may 25, 1939, burnley, lancashire, england, british actor of great versatility, noted for his work with the royal shakespeare company and for his eclectic filmography mckellen attended st. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards and two critic. All theatre tickets hamilton pretty woman come from away wicked the book of mormon the phantom of the opera. The 30 highestgrossing actors in hollywood mental floss. He recently starred as gandalf in the lord of the rings trilogy and recieved an academy award nomination for his performance in the fellowship of the ring. Us weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. His shakespeare performances on stage and screen are legendary. Ian mckellen interviews movies lord of the rings j. Ian mckellen sir ian murray mckellen, ch is an english actor. Ian mckellen narrated audio books at simply audiobooks simply.
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In addition to his stage work, mckellen appeared in a number of motion pictures, including a film version of david hares plenty 1985. Dec 11, 2012 some of the best known and most applauded works from british stage and screen legend sir ian mckellen. Twice nominated for the oscar, and recipient of every major theatrical award in uk and us, ian mckellen is. Visit ian mckellens personal website, with full biography and thousands of photos including lord of the rings, xmen, hobbit and da vinci code. Widely regarded as one of greatest stage and screen actors, both in his native great britain and internationally, twice nominated for the oscar and recipient of every major theatrical award in uk and us, ian murray mckellen was born on may 25, 1939 in burnley, lancashire, england, to margery lois sutcliffe.
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In recent years he has had many important film roles including james. Sir ian mckellen looks like he really enjoys being sir ian mckellen. A combination of xmen films and the lord of the rings trilogy has made him one of hollywoods most. Interview with sir ian mckellen sir ian mckellen is one of britains greatest actors. He was born in burnley in the north of england on 25 may 1939. The return of the king video game 2003i gandalf voice emile 2003 emile x2. Ian mckellen biography, movie highlights and photos allmovie. This biography offers detailed information about his childhood, life, career, achievements and timeline. Biography widely considered one of the leading british actors of his generation, ian mckellen has had a rich and varied career encompassing the stage, screen, and television. Ian mckellen students britannica kids homework help. Ian mckellen biography and filmography ian mckellen movies. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk awards, and two critics choice.
Read all about ian mckellen with s exclusive biography including their list of awards, celeb facts and more at. Section 28 was, however, enacted and remained on the statute books until. He received a tony award nomination for best actor in a play for his work in. Jun 05, 2018 patrick stewart and ian mckellen friendship 15 glorious pics that prove patrick stewart and ian mckellen are soul mates. A repertoire of vast commercial success coupled with critically acclaimed and authoritative shakespearian roles. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. In theatre, i have been able to take parts i didnt think i could do you have time to rehearse and learn. Apt pupil is a 1998 american psychological thriller film based on the novella of the same name by stephen king. He got a tony award and two oscar nominations he was born in burnley, lancashire.
A renowned stage actor in his native britain for decades, mckellen was not. Ian mckellen talks gay rights activism, documentary about his. He is the recipient of six laurence olivier awards, a tony award, a golden globe award, a screen actors guild award, a bif award, two saturn awards, four drama desk. Sir ian mckellen wields his commanding voice masterfully as the wizard prospero reigns over his island dukedom, orchestrating events. Germaine greer, so ian mckellen drops his trousers to play king lear. Jane bownthe observer as one of britains most versatile, as well as most celebrated actors, ian mckellen has kept an unexpectedly low profile in the cinema.
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